1 Samuel 17:40

Modern English Version

He took his staff in his hand and chose for himself five smooth stones out of the brook. And he put them in his shepherd’s bag, even in a pouch. And his sling was in his hand. Then he drew near to the Philistine.

Cross References

Matthew 10:10

nor bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor shoes, nor even staffs. For the workman is worthy of his keep.

Judges 20:16

Among of all these people were seven hundred specially chosen men who were left-handed, all of whom could sling a stone at a hair and not miss.

Judges 3:31

After Ehud was Shamgar son of Anath. He struck down six hundred Philistine men with an ox goad. He also saved Israel.

1 Samuel 17:39

David secured his sword to his armor and tried to walk, but he was not used to it, for he had not tested them. And David said to Saul, “I cannot walk with these, for I have not tested them.” So David took them off.

1 Samuel 17:41

The Philistine came walking and drew near to David, and the man bearing the shield went before him.